Probability of a person developing dementia


In a recent study it was reported that 22% of those who had depression went on to develop dementia, compared to only 17% of those who did not have depression. Suppose 10% of all people suffer from depression.

a. What is the probability of a person developing dementia?

b. If a person has developed dementia, what is the probability that the person suffered from depression earlier in life?

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